AKD is home to a ‘thoroughly efficient’ corporate criminal law team that advises on all aspects of white-collar crime, including corporate investigations, international sanctions, severe health and safety violations, and export controls. In addition to this, the firm regularly advises on money laundering, bribery, and cybercrime. Heading the practice is Frits Schneider, who specialises in financial and economic criminal law; he is recommended for fraud cases and has great capabilities with handling lengthy criminal matters. Former co-head Vincent de Bruijn left in September 2024.
Testimonials
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‘They have a thoroughly efficient team able to handle problems quickly and neatly.'
'The team is very responsive and available at short notice. AKD also has one of the best administrative law sections in the country, so especially where problems arise that require attention from both a criminal law and administrative law perspective AKD is an excellent choice.'
Work highlights
- Advising a potential dual-use goods manufacturer on compliance issues around exports to blacklisted countries.
- Advising a business that did not acquire all necessary permits to transport explosive gases necessary to fight against Covid-19.
- Advising a supplier to a major Dutch municipality in relation to suspected bribes paid to a public official.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Frits Schneider